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Section number
Detail numberDenotes detail
D 1
M1
Denotes section
S 1
M1
General Plan Notes:
General Notes:
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Note Designation
Plan Notes:
Motorized damper
Drawing Symbols
Temperature Control Symbols
Room thermostat or sensor
Room humidistat or sensor
Exhaust fan
OR H
T
Flexible connection
Exhaust grille
Return air grille
Linear diffuser
Supply register
HS
FD
Supply duct riser
Return duct riser
Volume damper
Supply diffuser
OR
Sheet Metal Symbols
Fire damper
Abbreviations
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M
Specific information as indicated on a
drawing
Leader line of plan note referenced
directed to item of plan note
reference
Circle with number indicates a plan
note reference, with the number
indicating the item number of the plan
note referenced
General information as it pertains
only to the drawing it is on
General information pertaining
to all the drawings of the
discipline it is on
Denotes
Construction
Start point
Sheet number
Where detail
Is located
Arrow indicates Direction
in which Section is cut
Sheet number
Where section
Is located
Mechanical General Notes
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Provide all materials and equipment and perform all labor required to install complete and
operable mechanical systems as indicated on the drawings, as specified and as required
by code.
Entire installation shall be in strict accordance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Secure and pay for all required permits.
Provide a minimum of 10'-0" between exhaust outlets, plumbing vents and all outside air
intakes.
Provide a minimum of 3'-0" between exhaust outlets and operable windows or doors.
Contractor shall not locate any duct or piping directly over any electrical panel,
switchgear, transformer, etc. Coordinate locations of ducts and piping with the Electrical
Contractor to avoid these conflicts.
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Contractor shall maintain a set of drawings that document field changes to these
drawings, and shall submit them to the Architect/Engineer as part of the project close out.
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Contractor shall be guided by the Architect's reflected ceiling plan for exact location of
diffusers, registers and grilles unless otherwise noted.
Coordinate diffuser, register, and grille locations with architectural reflected ceiling plans,
lighting, and other ceiling items and make minor duct modifications to suit.
Exterior louvers are indicated for information only. Detailed descriptions are provided in
the architectural specifications.
Furnish all material and equipment as specified, except where specific substitution is
proposed, and reviewed by the Architect/Engineer.
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Do not operate new HVAC systems until drywall sanding is complete and primed, and
jobsite dust is no longer significant. Construction dust is extremely detrimental to the long
term operation of the HVAC system. Provide temporary heating or
cooling/dehumidification systems during construction if it is desired or required.
These drawings indicate required sizes and points of termination for piping, ductwork,
conduit, etc. The equipment shown illustrates suggested routing, but all necessary offsets
and fittings may not be shown. Contractor shall install his work in a manner that will
conform with the structure. Contractor shall avoid obstructions, preserve head room and
maintain maximum clearance without additional cost to the Owner.
All dimensions shown on these plans are in feet and/or inches unless otherwise noted.
Mechanical work shall be complete in every detail and all miscellaneous items of material
and labor necessary to complete the work described, shown or reasonably implied on
drawings or specifications, shall be included in the contract.
Proposal shall be based on specified material and equipment. In order to promote
competition, however, bidders may submit alternate proposals on any alternate materials
and/or equipment they wish to propose, including any price changes affected by
acceptance of alternatives. These must be provided in addition to the base bid, not in
place of the base bid.
Contract document drawings for mechanical work are diagrammatic and are intended to
convey scope and general arrangement only.
Install all mechanical equipment and appurtenances in accordance with Manufacturers'
recommendations, contract documents, and applicable codes and regulations.
Provide vibration isolation as specified for all mechanical equipment to prevent
transmission of vibration to building structure.
Coordinate construction of all mechanical work with Architectural, Structural, Civil,
Electrical work, etc., shown on other contract document drawings.
Each respective contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the installation of his
work with the work of other contractors and trades prior to the installation.
Maintain a minimum of 6'-8" clearance to underside of ducts, conduits, suspended
equipment, etc., throughout access routes in mechanical rooms.
All tests shall be completed before any mechanical equipment or piping insulation is
applied.
Locate all temperature, pressure, and flow measuring devices in accessible locations with
straight section of pipe or duct up and downstream as recommended by the Manufacturer
for appropriate accuracy.
Work shall include startup of all systems, furnishing of operating and maintenance
instructions and one (1) year guarantee, commencing on date of acceptance by the
Owner or as otherwise specified.
Testing, adjusting, and balancing agency shall be by a member of the Associated Air
Balance Council (AABC) or the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB).
Testing, adjusting, and balancing shall be performed in accordance with the AABC
standards.
Where two or more items of the same type of equipment are required, the product of one
Manufacturer shall be used unless otherwise noted.
Coordinate all equipment connections with Manufacturers' certified drawings. Coordinate
and provide all duct and piping transitions required for final equipment connections to
furnished equipment. Field verify and coordinate all duct and piping dimensions before
fabrication.
The locations of all items shown on the drawings or called for in the specifications that are
not definitely fixed by dimensions are approximate only.
The exact locations necessary to secure the best conditions and results must be
determined by the project site conditions and shall have the approval of the Engineer
before being installed. Do not scale drawings.
All miscellaneous steel required to ensure proper installation and/or as shown in details
for piping, ductwork, and equipment shall be furnished and installed by the Mechanical
Contractor.
Provide access panels for installation in walls and ceilings, where required, to service
dampers, valves, smoke detectors, and other concealed mechanical equipment. Access
panels shall be turned over to General Contractor for installation.
All equipment, piping, ductwork, etc., shall be supported as detailed, specified, and/or
required to provide a vibration free installation.
All ductwork, piping, and equipment supported from structural steel shall be coordinated
with the General Contractor. All attachments to steel bar joists, trusses, or joist girders
shall be at the upper member. Provide beam clamps meeting MSS standards. Welding to
structural members shall not be permitted. The use of c-clamps shall not be permitted.
Mechanical equipment, ductwork, and piping shall not be supported from metal deck.
Locations and sizes of all floor, wall, and roof openings shall be coordinated with all other
trades.
All openings in fire walls due to ductwork, piping, conduit, etc., shall be fire stopped with a
product similar to 3M or equal. Product shall be listed by UL or FM and meet the
requirements of local and state codes.
All air conditioning condensate drain lines from each air handling unit or rooftop unit shall
be piped full size of the unit drain outlet, with "P" trap, and piped to the nearest drain or
roof deck. See details shown on the drawings or the contract specifications for depth of air
conditioning condensate traps.
Refer to typical details for ductwork, piping, and equipment installation.
All valves, coils, dampers, etc. Shall be installed allowing easy access to them. Areas
adjacent to the access panels shall be clear of obstruction.
Furnish and install all equipment and material required to complete the installation as
shown on the drawings.
Equipment sizes, weights, power, geometry and service space requirements may vary
between different Manufacturers. Consult approved Manufacturer drawings as submitted
and coordinate with these drawings. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to bear the
costs associated with this coordination.
Locate all mechanical equipment (unit ventilators, EWH, etc.) for unobstructed access to
unit access panels, controls, and valving.
Refer to mechanical details for additional equipment requirements.
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Certain items such as rises and drops in ductwork, access doors, volume dampers, etc.,
are indicated on the contract document drawings for clarity for a specific location
requirement and shall not be interpreted as the extent of the requirements for these items.
All ductwork dimensions, as shown on the drawings, are internal clear dimensions.
Keep all ductwork, duct system and equipment openings covered with adhesive duct
protective wrap like VentureTape 1512, until system start-up. This is to prevent intrusion
of construction dirt and debris into the duct system, and HVAC equipment.
Provide flexible connections in all ductwork systems (supply, return, and exhaust)
connected to air handling units, fans, and other equipment which require vibration
isolation. Flexible connections shall be provided at the point of connection to the
equipment unless otherwise noted.
Unless otherwise noted, all ductwork is overhead, tight to the underside of the structure,
with space for insulation.
Runs of flexible duct shall not exceed 5'-0". Flexible duct shall not be used as an elbow.
Provide sheet metal elbow at diffuser neck where tap is not out of the bottom of the
supply main. Refer to details.
All ductwork shall be coordinated with all trades involved. Offsets in ducts, including
divided ducts and transitions around obstructions, shall be provided at no additional cost
to the Owner.
See specifications for ductwork gauges, bracing, hangers, and other requirements.
Contractor shall not locate any duct or piping directly over any electrical panels,
switchgear, transformer, etc. Coordinate locations of ducts and piping with the Electrical
Contractor to avoid these conflicts.
All ducts penetrating shaft walls shall be sealed airtight with firestop.
Provide volume dampers upstream of all air inlets/outlets unless otherwise noted.
All ductwork shall be sealed per the specifications and shall not be accepted with total
duct leakage rates in excess of 10%.
Furnish and install rain hoods on flues and intake ducts above roof.
Provide companion opposed blade volume dampers with all diffusers mounted in drywall
ceilings. Do not provide companion volume dampers with diffusers mounted in lay-in tile
ceilings. Provide manual volume dampers in the branch ducts serving diffusers located
above lay-in tile ceilings.
Diffusers, registers, and grilles mounted in drywall ceilings shall have plaster frames.
Unless otherwise noted all ductwork above ceilings shall be insulated with 112" ductwrap.
Ductwrap shall be .75 lb / cu ft. density.
Unless otherwise noted all ductwork in unconditioned spaces shall be insulated with 2"
ductwrap (Min R6). Ductwrap shall be .75 lb / cu ft. density.
Phenolic duct by Pal-Duct or Kool-Duct is an acceptable alternative to sheetmetal duct
and insulation in concealed spaces. Use flanged joints. Submit detailed duct drawings for
engineer review.
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Unless otherwise noted all low voltage wiring (24 volts) shall be provided and installed by
the Mechanical Contractor.
Unless otherwise noted line voltage wiring (120 volts or greater) shall be provided and
installed by the Electrical Contractor. Wiring should be concealed at all times unless
otherwise noted on the plans. Contact the Engineer if concealment is not possible.
All control wire and conduit shall comply with the National Electric Code (NEC) and
Division 16/26 of the specifications.
Condensate drain pipe run out shall be full size to the nearest drain. Refer to "P" sheets
for routing.
Coordinate installation of gas piping for HVAC units with Plumbing Contractor.
Furnish and install a gas cock at each unit connection.
Refer to electrical and plumbing drawings for additional coordination with these drawings.
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All equipment should be installed with great regard to a neat finished product.
Whenever possible, wiring should be routed in such a way as to minimize visibility.
Eliminate the need for condensate pumps if possible.
Contact the Engineer prior to installing any equipment that will not be able to be installed
in a neat, first class manner, consistent with the Manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Exterior louvers are indicated for information only. Louver sizes, locations, and details
shall be coordinated with the General Contractor.
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Cost of any changes required by this, or other trades, due to substitution of equipment
other than the basis of design, shall be included in the Mechanical Contractor's proposal.
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Verify local conditions at the site.
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Unless otherwise noted, locate all room thermostats 4'-0" (centerline) above finish floor.
Notify the Engineer prior to installation of any rooms where the above location cannot be
maintained or where there is a question on location.
All control wiring and related control components should be concealed unless otherwise
noted on the plans. Contact the Engineer if concealment is not possible.
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Equipment provided as part of this contract should not be used for
heating/cooling/ventilation of the project prior to all sanding being complete, and at least 1
coat of paint on all surfaces. The intent of this is to prevent the infiltration of construction
dust into the heating / cooling coils and causing long term performance or reliability
issues.
ACC air cooled condenser
ACCU air cooled condensing unit
AFF above finish floor
AHU air handling unit
AS air separator
B boiler (hot water or steam)
BCC branch circuit controller
BDD backdraft damper
BOD bottom of duct
C chiller
CC cabinet convector
CD ceiling diffuser (supply air)
CEF ceiling exhaust fan
CFM cubic feet per minute
CUH cabinet unit heater (electric or hw)
CHWP chilled water pump
CHWR chilled water return
CHWS chilled water supply
CT cooling tower
CP condensate pump (steam)
CW cold water
DB dry bulb
DOAS dedicated outdoor air system
DSAC ductless split air conditioner
Ø diameter
EDB entering air dry bulb
EWB entering air wet bulb
EBR electric baseboard radiation
EC Electrical Contractor
ECH electric cabinet heater
ECR eggcrate grille
EDC electric duct coil
EF exhaust fan
EG exhaust grille
EH exhaust hood
ER exhaust register
ERV energy recovery ventilator
ESP external static pressure
EVC evaporative cooler
EWH electric wall heater
F furnace
FD fire damper
SD fire and smoke damper
FLA full load amps
FPM feet per minute
FPVAV fan powered variable air volume box
FT foot
FTR fin tube radiation
G gas
GC General Contractor
GPM gallons per minute
H humidifier
HDR heavy duty register or grille
HRB heat recovery box
HRU variable refrigerant heat recovery unit
HP heat pump
HWP hot water pump
HWR hot water return
HWS hot water supply
HX heat exchanger
IN inch
KEC kitchen equipment contractor
LAT leaving air temperature
LS linear slot diffuser
MAN manual
MAU make up air unit
MFR Manufacturer
MBH 1000 BTUh
MC Mechanical Contractor
O/A outside air
OAL outside air louver
PD plaque diffuser
PSI pounds per square inch
RA return air
RD round diffuser
RG return air grille
RPM revolutions per minute
RTU roof top unit
SA supply air
SBCC sub branch circuit controller
SDG spiral duct grille
SP static pressure
SR supply register
SVK solenoid valve kit
TCC Temperature Control Contractor
TSP total static pressure
UH unit heater
VAV variable air volume box
VD volume damper
WB wet bulb
WT weight
XT expansion tank
Square Elbow with Turning Vanes
Rectangular to round duct transition
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